
CAP Staff & Leadership
Adrienne Atencio
Board Member
Adrienne Atencio is the Executive Director of High Valley Community Center(HVCC) in Del Norte. Adrienne joined HVCC in 2007 as the first employee and has enjoyed growing the organization from a small startup to what it is today. HVCC serves approximately 70% of the Upper Rio Grande School District through after-school, Friday, and summer programming. In addition, she is particularly passionate about ensuring both youth and older adults have access to healthy, nutritious meals.
Adrienne has lived in the Del Norte area her entire adult life and is married to a Del Norte native. Their three children have been alongside the nonprofit and OST journey from babies to young adults. Adrienne is committed to strengthening the community by empowering youth. She believes that when young people are surrounded by caring adults who provide them with love and support, they are capable of being tremendous. Through her work, Adrienne strives to ensure that youth have the tools and support they need because youth are the solution!